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Moist Banana Nut Bread

Moist Banana Nut Bread: Your New Favorite Comfort Bake

This Moist Banana Nut Bread is a comforting blend of sweet ripe bananas and crunchy walnuts, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas The riper, the better!
  • 1/3 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can enhance flavor.
  • 2 large Large Eggs For vegan option, use flax or chia seeds.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract is a great alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh for best results.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Whole wheat flour can be used for a twist.
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts Can substitute with chocolate chips or pecans.

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas until smooth with minimal lumps.
  3. Melt 1/3 cup of unsalted butter, then combine with mashed bananas.
  4. Add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the banana mixture, mixing gently.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 1/2 cups of flour.
  6. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Fold in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts evenly into the batter.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes.
  9. Check for doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
  10. Let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or wrap slices for freezing up to 3 months.

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